Chronic Disease Management

Chronic diseases can last for years, and many are incurable. If you have one or more long-term health problems, talk to Phillip Mendoza MD, LLC, at his office in Brighton, Colorado, or Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Mendoza provides comprehensive chronic disease management, including regular checkups, medication reviews, and routine tests. Call Dr. Mendoza’s Brighton or Anchorage office to learn more about chronic disease management’s benefits, or schedule an in-person or telehealth consultation online today.

What is chronic disease management?

Chronic disease management provides ongoing support for patients with one or more long-term medical conditions. Dr. Mendoza can help with any health problem; however, some of the more common chronic diseases requiring management include:

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Thyroid disease
• Cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Depression and anxiety
• Chronic pain disorders like fibromyalgia

Dr. Mendoza offers comprehensive chronic disease management for patients of all ages. He can also refer you for specialized care if your condition requires it. For instance, you’ll likely need an oncologist if you have cancer or a cardiologist if you have a heart or circulatory system disorder. Dr. Mendoza then works with your specialist to provide coordinated care.

How does chronic disease management help me?

Chronic disease management has significant benefits. It reduces your risk of severe and sometimes life-threatening complications. For example, you could have a heart attack or stroke because of unchecked high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Or you could develop an infected diabetic ulcer that results in limb amputation.

Chronic disease management prevents these problems. It also improves your quality of life by keeping your symptoms under control. You can contact Dr. Mendoza for a fast evaluation and tests if you have any new symptoms.

What does chronic disease management involve?

Anyone with chronic health problems can benefit from routine physical exams, including a blood pressure check, heart and lung function assessment, and blood tests.

Regular meetings with Dr. Mendoza are also vital to your chronic disease management plan. They’re essential for evaluating your progress and performing specialized procedures like diabetic foot exams.

Dr. Mendoza also looks at aspects of your life that could worsen your condition, like stress, poor diet, substance misuse, and lack of exercise. He offers advice on tackling these problems to promote better overall health. In addition, he monitors and cares for your mental health, which often suffers when you have chronic health problems.

Call Phillip Mendoza MD, LLC, to learn more about the benefits of chronic disease management, or book an appointment online today.